Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 06078 in Suffield, CT. These include 21 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $256.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 501 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Suffield has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2013.
Suffield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Suffield was EF4 Tornado on Oct 3, 1979, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 1, 2013), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Oct 15, 2005 also caused significant damage ($650K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 06078 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Suffield, CT, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Suffield (ZIP 06078) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Suffield has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $255.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 06078 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 3, 1979. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $256.7M in property damage in the Suffield, CT area (ZIP 06078). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →